War Work on the Farms The Editor. The Mail
Sir,—While Mr. Schofield is quite right in his contention that the wives and families of men on the land should assist in every way they can,…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Southern Highlands · Farming & the land
Farming & the land, 1942
147 stories in Southern Highlands's papers · page 7 of 8
Team-work in Food Production. Schoolboys Do Good Job on Farming Front
Encouraging news from Britain shows that in spite of an acute labour shortage the best harvest for years is being…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Address to the House by Col.Bruxner, M.L.A. on Dairy Farming and Rationing
Lt.-Colonel Bruxner: Some months ago, I said that the policy of the present Federal Government, which is the policy of the…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farmers' Emergency Returns
This is a message to small farmers, poultry raisers, vegetable and fruit growers. Have you filled in your Emergency Return yet?…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Milk Board Member on Butter Price
We have received the following: letter from Mr. James McKeachie, dairy farmers' representative on the Milk Board:—…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farm Survey is Urgent Full Response Needed
Of 105,000 emergency questionnaire forms sent out to small farmers, poultry raisers, vegetable growers and fruit growers in all…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →"Front-Line Work." Soviet View of Farming
"Front-line work" is how N. Kalinin, Chairman of the Supreme Soviet Preidium, describes farming in the Soviet Union…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Dairy Industry "Dole" Useless
The Curtin Government's subsidy—really "dole" would be the better word—for the dairy industry is surely the most rubbishy and paltry…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dairying Industry Subsidy "Paltry Dole," Says Mr. Fadden
"The dairying industry is being asked to accept a paltry dole instead of being given equitable treatment based upon production costs and a…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Purchase of Salt for Sheep
There is still a certain amount of confusion in the minds of stockowners concerning the order controlling…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Dairy Farm Work? [To The Editor]
Sir.—Much ado is broadcasted by Press, platform and pulpit, about rounding up women end girls for the dairy industry; actually camps have…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Hessian Wanted—Farmers Please Note!
The State Salvage Office is anxious to secure as much hessian as can be collected. A special appeal is made to farmers and graziers not…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Irrigation of Vegetables With Septic Tank Effluent Dangerous on Crops for Human Consumption
The use of septic tank effluent for the irrigation of vegetable crops intended for human consumption has the following elements of danger,…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Farmer's Debts Relief a Returned Soldiers' Appreciation
I recently received a letter from a returned soldier settler in the Gunnedah district expressing his deep appreciation for the concessions…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farm Homes
The Minister for Education has announced that work on the construction of farther accommodation at Mittagong Farm Homes will be…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Farmer's Returns Still Awaited 23,831 Not Yet In
Of 105,389 questionnaire forms sent out by the Commonwealth and State Statisticians to small farmers, poultry…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Gas Producers on Farms Simple Precautions Prevent Fire Risks
The Premier, Mr. McKell, expressed conern at statements being made in the country that producer gas units introduce a serious fire risk if used on…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Vegetable Seed Production. Registration of Crops Compulsory
In order to protect the interests of seed-growers, the Vegetable Seed Committee baa been empowered to require…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →Wheat, Fruit, Milk? [To The Editor]
Sir,-Why compel producers of wheat, fruit or milk, to consign all their products to Sydney, or any coupon-ridden centre?…
Continued on Trove, page 2 →New Roofed-Trucks for Bulk Wheat
The announcement that a 50-million bushel wheat harvest is anticipated heralds the annual task of transporting…
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